I just found out a good friend's sister was killed training for a Triathelon. She was biking in the morning and hit by an SUV. One of our Oregon swimmers was similarly killed earlier this year. Every time I read about a Triathlete it seems somewhere in the story they had to spend a year recovering from when they were hit by a car. Is this as common as it seems? I don't know what we can do,but it seems we should do something.
I know of one that happened this weekend. She was bike training and someone blew a stop sign at 35mph. Hit her broadside. Luckily she hit the hood, rolled up over the windshield and was thrown into the ditch about 100 feet later. I say Luckily because she has no apparent injuries other than the bumps and bruises. They are still assessing internal organs however so be sure to say a few good words for her.
I know of one that happened this weekend. She was bike training and someone blew a stop sign at 35mph. Hit her broadside. Luckily she hit the hood, rolled up over the windshield and was thrown into the ditch about 100 feet later. I say Luckily because she has no apparent injuries other than the bumps and bruises. They are still assessing internal organs however so be sure to say a few good words for her.
